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block

noun: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

noun: a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"

noun: a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

noun: a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"

noun: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"

noun: (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

noun: an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

noun: a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

noun: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

noun: an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"

noun: a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"

noun: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

verb: render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"

verb: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"

verb: stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"

verb: interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"

verb: run on a block system; "block trains"

verb: interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"

verb: shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"

verb: stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"

verb: obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"

verb: block passage through; "obstruct the path"

verb: support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"

verb: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"

verb: be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

verb: shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"

verb: shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"

verb: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"